Dominature

What if The Devil...Banished God...From Heaven...

By: Joe Belcastro

Narrated by: Jon Waters

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure with reimagined divine beings in this alternate telling of one of humanity's famed creation stories.

Adonai and Helel are equal and co-existing on their realm of Alegion. Together, they utilize a planetary dominion in the effort to grow an instinctual need to create and learn about their evolving powers. That is, until an unforeseen clash of wills over how to govern humankind on Eden commences, and the one who remained on Alegion is not the being we were led to believe.

Now banished to Eden, the only way to end this conflict is for the fallen one to lure the other onto Eden, where a death blow can be administered. A methodical go-for-the-jugular war ravages the plane of humanity. Notable landscapes are explored, resurrected, and manipulated. New and familiar historical characters, along with pivotal scenes throughout civilization, are remixed in this introspective, violent, self-aware, and potentially plausible, biblical-like saga. Can any being overcome who they inherently are?

©2021 Joe Belcastro (P)2022 Joe Belcastro

Thriller with an alternative historical view

A tantalizing journey featuring reimagined divine beings in an alternative retelling of the famous human creation tale. This epic fantasy explores the fate of God banished from heaven, delving into individual powers, conflicts of will, and hidden secrets. This story is eye-opening and captivating
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The author Joe Belcastro skillfully weaves an engaging narrative that explores the reversal of God and the Devil's roles in the creation of humankind. The story is marked by the persistent themes of power and greed. The initial chapters of the book adopt a biblical style, providing a foundation for the narrative. Belcastro's revision of historical events allows for a deeper exploration of power struggles and manipulation, accompanied by well-executed character development. While the abundance of characters in the beginning may seem overwhelming, it ultimately adds depth and intrigue to the story.

Belcastro's storytelling expertise shines through as he introduces significant plot twists that keep the reader engaged. His meticulous research is evident in the alternative history he presents. The dialogue is not only timely but also propels the storyline forward in an authentic manner.

The narrator, Jon Waters, delivers a strong performance capturing the essence of each character and the storyline. His cadence and delivery were thoughtful and well-executed. His voices were subtle but allowed the listener to keep the characters straight.

Overall, Joe Belcastro's book effectively explores the reversal of divine roles, delves into power dynamics, and presents a captivating alternative history with skillful character development and engaging dialogue.


There were no issues with the quality or production of this audiobook.

Works the imagination

It was a tough listen due to all the characters but once they’re mentioned more and more it gets easier. Overall the story is a good one and really works the imagination.

A Fresh Take on Alternate History Done Right!

EASILY one of the most unique and fun books I’ve ever gone through!

The alt history angle alone is incredibly well done with some bold takes that often left my jaw dropped and wondering “what if that’s REALLY what happened?”

The blending of fantasy and modern day world building is also detailed without being overwhelming. You can tell a ton of thought went into everything from beginning to end.

The voice acting at times is great overall, but sometimes, certain female voices done by the same male, are a bit comical.

However, the sorry is unlike anything I’ve read before, and I’d absolutely recommend it to anyone into alt-history and fantasy. So much fun!